Falls in Older Adults Statistics
Falls are a major problem that affects many older Americans. These falls can generate high medical costs and often result in surgeries and extended hospital stays. There are many reasons why older Americans may be more susceptible to falls compared with their younger peers. The remainder of this piece will explore some statistics related to […]
Read MoreFalls Shatter Lives After 60: A Geriatrician Shares How to Stay Safe
There’s nothing quite as embarrassing as falling ungracefully to the ground. It’s one of the signs of aging that we’d like to ignore and deny but there is hope. Please join us in conversation with Dr. Leslie Kernisan, a geriatrician who shares tips…
Read MoreStruggling with Balance Exercises After 60? These 5 Essentials Can Help Successfully Prevent Falls
You know how important your balance is – for feeling confident when you’re out walking, for feeling steady coming down the stairs and for avoiding trips and falls…
Read MoreBalance for Seniors: 600,000+ Seniors Die from Falls Each Year… Don’t Be a Statistic!
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” If you’re an older woman who dreads experiencing that TV commercial as a real-life drama, you’re not alone. In today’s video, Dr. Sarah Brewer and Margaret Manning share insights into why losing our balance and falling after 60 is such a problem for us – and tips to prevent it. Read on and don’t forget to watch the video! Read More
7 Ways to Prevent Falls and Related Injuries
I saw a startling statistic that alarmed me, and I think it will alarm you as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an older adult is treated for a fall in the Emergency Room every 11 seconds, and an elderly person dies from a fall every 19 minutes! Read More
From Rush Hour to Rest Hour: Finding Joy in Life’s Pauses
Here I am, waiting for Spring to arrive and Winter to finally release its grip, and I feel like I am stuck in rush hour traffic. I am idling and unable to move forward until others move first, and I have no power or influence to get them going. The folks behind…
Read MoreAre Your Pills Making You Sick?
According to a study by the American Association of Consultant Pharmacists, the average 60+ person in the United States fills upwards of 15 prescriptions a year. That leaps to 18 or more as we age…
Read More5 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Results from Fitness After 60 – and How to Fix Them
I survived Flashdance fashion and Jane Fonda high-rise leotards, and endured a stress fracture from many months of high-impact cardio on unforgiving, cement gym floors. In short, I’ve been an eyewitness to trends, cults, and rises and falls of everything fitness…
Read More2024’s Biggest Makeup Trends that YOU Can Use!
Do beauty trends make you cringe or run to try the newest thing? As a professional inhaler of fashion and beauty trends, I can say that the majority are ghastly and make me wonder how 99% of the western world could wear them…
Read MoreAre You Retired and Need/Want to Go Back to Work? Advice from a Career Coach!
Some retired women want to start a business, others want to go back into the workplace but in an entirely new field. Others want a pleasant or fun job to generate some extra money for vacations or special projects. Some women…
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